Program Presenter: Pamela Koide Hyatt
Presentation: Tillandsias
On February 17th, Tillandsia expert, Pamela Koide Hyatt, owner of Bird Rock Tropicals (https://www.birdrocktropicals.com/) in Encinitas, California, will be presenting a program on Tillandsias.
Pamela Koide Hyatt, has been exploring and growing Bromeliads, with an emphasis on Tillandsias for more than half her life. Since starting Bird Rock Tropicals in 1981, Pamela has traveled extensively throughout Mexico, Central and South America in search of tillandsias. During these travels she has discovered more than a dozen species new to science as well as many more natural hybrids. Experiencing plants in habitat and growing for more than 35 years gives her a unique insight into this amazing genus.
Meeting Date:
Third Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 7:00pm (ZOOM login/social time at 6:30 p.m.)
Meeting Place: Metropolitan Multi-Service Center., 1475 West Gray St., Houston, TX 77019 and on zoom.
Other Meeting Activities:
- Refreshments : Members whose last names begin with A-M, please bring refreshments for attendees to enjoy
- Show & Tell : Bring your interesting bromeliads to show off in one of our favorite activities
- Plant Sale: Our presenter will be bringing a variety of plants to sell from Bird Rock Tropicals
- Raffle : There will be no raffle due to the plant sale
- Social Time : Come early, hang out and visit with everyone!

